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Grade percentage calculator
Convert assessment points into a percentage grade.
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Grade84%
Points below maximum8
Calculator controls
How to calculate
Convert assessment points into a percentage grade.
Grade = earned/possible*100; Points below maximum = possible-earned
Worked example
Points earned: 42; Points possible: 50.
Grade: 84 %; Points below maximum: 8 .
Assumptions and limits
No. Letter-grade boundaries vary by school and course; use the grading scale provided by your institution.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
The percentage reports earned points relative to possible points. Extra credit can produce a percentage above 100.
When this tool is useful
Convert assessment points into a percentage grade.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Points earned | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Points possible | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
Frequently asked questions
Does this assign a letter grade?
No. Letter-grade boundaries vary by school and course; use the grading scale provided by your institution.